Lisbon HS Track Opening 10.18.14‏

LISBON HIGH SCHOOL NEW TRACK OPENING CEREMONY OCTOBER 18!

Lisbon – The Lisbon School Department, serving the communities of Lisbon and Lisbon Falls, cordially invite the public to attend the Lisbon High School’s Track Opening Ceremony on Saturday, October 18 at 10 a.m. rain or shine.  The track is located on the school campus at 2 Sugg Drive in Lisbon Falls.  Please join us for a Ceremonial First Lap around the track after the Opening Ceremony.  FYI the latest programs and events visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 10/9/14, PWS vs Hall-Dale‏

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 10/9/14, PWS vs Hall-Dale

The PWS Greyhounds demonstrated undying determination in a rigorous away bout with the Hale-Dale Bulldogs ending at 4-4. 

Bulldog offense struck early with the first goal by Alec Byron in the first minute of play. Greyhound Scott Smith #4 responded four minutes later feeding the ball to Striker Noah Austin #11 who fired in Lisbon first goal of the game. The half ended with two more Hale-Dale goals, Matt Albert and Avery Stewart each scoring. 

Lisbon returned after the break fired up, with strong plays from Jack Tibbets #8 and DJ Douglass #3 assisting two more goals by Austin three minutes after the whistle and then another with only seven minutes left of play to take the lead. 

Then with just under three minutes in the game Hall-Dale's Jared Roberts slipped a final goal in to end the well fought game in a tie. The [0-2-6] Greyhounds next game will be at home versus Cony, Thursday, October 16.

—Coach Reeves

Truths in Life

1) Everything that happens, happens for a reason. Luck does not exist.

2) In this existence we are either part of the problem or part of the solution. The choice is ours.

3) We aren't defined by our circumstances but by our reactions to them. Crisis reveals character.

Town of Lisbon and Lisbon School Department Self-Funding Energy Reduction Project

Town of Lisbon and Lisbon School Department

Self-Funding Energy Reduction Project

Purpose:

The Town of Lisbon and the Lisbon School Department have come together, to find a creative way to fund much needed infrastructure improvements to our facilities.  Through research, it has been found that many municipalities and school departments have utilized performance contracting with great success.  

Background: 

                        

In January, 2014, the Town of Lisbon and the Lisbon School Department selected SIEMENS Industries to complete a comprehensive energy audit. In May, SIEMENS provided recommendations and detailed calculations for Facility Improvement Measures for consideration. 

Performance Contracting:

Performance Contracting is an agreement between a building owner (Lisbon) and an Energy Services Company (SIEMENS) that identifies, designs, and installs energy related improvements that pays for the new equipment over time and guarantees their performance.

Benefits of Project:

There are benefits for the both the municipality and school department:

·         The project has 100% no risk to the Town or the school department, whereas, the risk of the project goes to SIEMENS,

·          

The performance of installed equipment is guaranteed. 

 Meaning, the energy savings from the new boilers, insulation, controls, gas conversions and ventilation improvements pay for the project,

·         Eliminates the need to go to  tax payers to pay for the improvements,

·         It is funded through a federally subsidized, Energy Conservation Lease Purchase, that saves the Town and the school department money over the term of the project; and,

 

·         If the Town or the school department were to have a shortfall in savings on the project, then SIEMENS is responsible for making up the difference in savings.

How the Funding Works:

Before Performance Contract	After Performance Contract
Payments to Utility Providers (100%)	Savings in Excess
	Service Payments	Guaranteed Portion
	Payments to Financing Institution
	Payments to Utility Providers

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 10/2/14, PWS vs Richmond‏

 The PWS Greyhounds tied the Richmond Bobcats in a 3-3 rematch on an ideal Lisbon field. Richmond was first to score early in the game and soon fired in another to put Lisbon down 0-2. Lisbon stepped up the defense with Seth Dyer #20 and Jacob George #16 breaking off Bobcat attacks while offensively Hounds like Scott Smith #4 and Jack Tibbets #8 kept Richmond's own defense scrambling and Striker Noah Austin #10 scored 2 points to tie up the game by the end of the half. The Greyhounds returned from the break still fired up with Austin completing a hat-trick to take the lead. Richmond found the net once more to end the game with a tie. The [0-1-5] Greyhounds next face Gardiner for a home game on Wednesday, October 8.
—Coach Reeves

Lisbon HS Class '16 Partners with Little Caesar's‏

LISBON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 OFFER LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA KITS

Pictured:  (l-r) Little Caesar Pizza Kits are being offered by Lisbon High School students Class of 2016 now through October 24.  Members of the fundraising committee (back row) Brett Carter, Austin Bedford, Logan Williams; (front row) Riley Galipeau, Miranda Smith, Deliah Schreiber, Olivia Leduc and Nick Harriman along with other members of the class may be contacted to support the fundraiser. 

Lisbon – Members of the Lisbon High Class of 2016 are embarking on their first fundraiser of the 2014-2015 school year.  Students are offering Little Caesar Pizza Kits from September 29 through October 24.  All net proceeds from the sales benefits their Project Graduation and other class expenses.  Orders will be delivered to Lisbon High School on Friday, October 31.  Pick-up will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the LHS Conference Room.  Orders may also be placed with Class Advisor, Shari Jordan, by calling 353-3030, ext. 2008 or by emailing sjordan@lisbonschoolsme.org.  FMI on other projects and programs in Lisbon Schools visit the Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools FaceBook page. 

Lisbon Credit Union Supports Students‏

Lisbon Credit Union Offers Lisbon Students Financial Planning Advice

 George Roy, President/CEO of Lisbon Community Federal Credit, presents lessons in finance to students enrolled in Gartley Street Program of Lisbon High School.  Roy’s presentation included information on various types of loans, credit cards and other types of services offered at any financial institution.  Pictured (l-r)  Dan Westleigh, Nick Rogers, Sean MacDonnell, Ian Arsenault, Hunter Williams, Kyle Bedell and  Roy.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – George Roy, Lorraine Turcotte and Selma Basic, of Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union (LCFCU) recently met with Lisbon High School Gartley Street Program instructors Andy DePres and Brian Breton along with the schools’ Community Resource contact, Monica Millhime.  The stakeholders discussed a financial planning program complementing the curriculum offered at the school.  LCFCU is one of the Lisbon School Department’s Community Partners in Education. 

Over the next several weeks, LCFCU employees will provide instructions relating to the features and benefits of various deposit account options offered at financial institutions.  “Students will be introduced to the services provided by debit cards, credit cards, home banking and more,” shares George Roy, LCFCU Treasurer/Manager.  “Information on the various types of car, personal and mortgage loans will be explained along with the process of how loan decisions are made including the four C’s of credit, collateral, credit history, capacity (ability to repay) and character.”

FMI on assisting with community based programs in Lisbon Schools, call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisobnschoolsme.org.   All the latest schools news can be found on Facebook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools. 

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 9/23/14, PWS vs Hale-Dale‏

The PWS Greyhounds' record slipped to [0-3] after a grueling match with the Hale-Dale Bulldogs. The Spirited Lisbon offense took control of the ball first working it past Hale-Dale's defense and #3 DJ Douglass making the first goal 5 minutes into the game. The Bulldogs responded with 2 goals of their own followed by Greyhound Douglass feeding #11 Noah Austin who even up the score. Again Hale-Dale responded with 2 goals and retook the lead. The half wouldn't end until another 'Hound #6 Nico Soucy put the score at half 3-4. After the break the Bulldogs continued to find holes in the Greyhound defense netting 6 more points while Lisbon's unrelenting offense scored 3 more of their own with Soucy making 1 and Austin  2 for his first hat-trick and the final point tally at 6-10. Lisbon's next game will be at Oak Hill, Thursday, September 25.—Coach Reeves

Truths in Life
1) Everything that happens, happens for a reason. Luck does not exist.
2) In this existence we are either part of the problem or part of the solution. The choice is ours.
3) We aren't defined by our circumstances but by our reactions to them. Crisis reveals character.

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 9/18/14, PWS vs Maranacook‏

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 9/18/14, PWS vs Maranacook

The PWS Greyhounds suffered their second loss after a brutal 2-8 match on a windy Maranacook Black Bear field. The home team took an early lead putting 7 in goals before Lisbon's offense could respond with a goal of their own off the foot of Striker #6 Nico Soucy. The post half-time action was much closer with the Lisbon's defense led by Center Fullback #16 Jacob George holding the Black Bears to only one more goal while 'Hound Right Wing #3 DJ Douglass connected with Center Forward #11 Noah Austin for the final goal of the game. The [0-2]

 

Greyhounds will next face the Hale-Dale Bulldogs for their first home game on Tuesday, 

September 23.

 

—Coach Reeves

Truths in Life
1) Everything that happens, happens for a reason. Luck does not exist.
2) In this existence we are either part of the problem or part of the solution. The choice is ours.
3) We aren't defined by our circumstances but by our reactions to them. Crisis reveals character.

REVISED Western ME Public Education Candidate Forum‏

Western Maine Candidate Forum on Public Education September 25

Lewiston - A legislative candidates’ forum focused on K-12 education is being held Thursday, September. 25, in Lewiston, bringing together those running for the Maine House and Senate in Western Maine and the school boards and superintendents from the districts they serve.

The forum is scheduled to run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Green Ladle, Lewiston Regional Technical Center. It is being co-sponsored by the Maine School Boards Association and Maine School Superintendents Association and is one of nine such forums being held across the state in September.

Maine School Management Association, the umbrella organization for MSBA and MSSA, is coordinating the forums and has prepared position papers reflecting the two organizations’ stand on key issues affecting public schools.

Candidates will be briefed on those issues and asked to give their views on public education.

The forum will cover the need for adequate school funding, including help for economically disadvantaged students; expanding pre-kindergarten programs; implementing teacher evaluations; protecting the school board’s legal right to adopt educational policy; and the future of charter schools.

Western ME Public Education Candidate Forum‏

Western Maine Candidate Forum on Public Education September 25

Lewiston - A legislative candidates’ forum focused on K-12 education is being held Thursday, September. 25, in Lewiston, bringing together those running for the Maine House and Senate in Western Maine and the school boards and superintendents from the districts they serve.

The forum is scheduled to run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Green Ladle, Lewiston Regional Technical Center. It is being co-sponsored by the Maine School Boards Association and Maine School Superintendents Association and is one of nine such forums being held across the state in September.

Maine School Management Association, the umbrella organization for MSBA and MSSA, is coordinating the forums and has prepared position papers reflecting the two organizations’ stand on key issues affecting public schools.

Candidates will be briefed on those issues and asked to give their views on public education.

The forum will cover the need for adequate school funding, including help for economically disadvantaged students; expanding pre-kindergarten programs; implementing teacher evaluations; protecting the school board’s legal right to adopt educational policy; and the future of charter schools.

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 9/16/14, PWS vs Richmond‏

#11 Noah Austin managing the ball while covered by two Bobcat defenders.

The PWS Greyhounds had victory snatched from them in an exhausting 2-5 season opener with the Richmond Bobcats. Greyhound Captain #11 Noah Austin was the first to score early in the game with teammate Left Wing #3 DJ Douglass putting in another with aggressive assistance from players like Right Wing #4 Scott Smith. It wasn't until late in the first half that #5 Danny Stewart put the Bobcats on the scoreboard. In the end it was Richmond who maintained pressure in the second half on a worn 'Hound defense with Richmond's #15 Cam Dunton and Danny Stewart each putting in 2 more goals past Lisbon's returning Keeper Levi Levesque who had already denied 11 Bobcat shots. Lisbon will play their next game away at Maranacook on Thursday, September 18.

Truths in Life

1) Everything that happens, happens for a reason. Luck does not exist.

2) In this existence we are either part of the problem or part of the solution. The choice is ours.

3) We aren't defined by our circumstances but by our reactions to them. Crisis reveals character.

 

Lisbon HS Alumni Contribute International Community Service!‏

Two Lisbon High School Alumni Serve in Haiti 

 

 Brian and Meghan (back row) pictured with children that take part in PID’s programming in Blanchard, Haiti.  

By Brian Craig

 

Brian and Meghan Craig are 2009 and 2011 graduates of Lisbon High School. Brian received his bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries and Biblical Studies from Gordon College and is now pursuing his Masters of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, MA. Meghan is now pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene and a minor in Sociology at the University of New England in Portland. While in high school both were very involved in journalism and community service. 

Early on August 13th Meghan and I left to travel to Haiti. The organization we were working with in Haiti was called Partner’s In Development (PID). PID strives to help impoverished communities attain independence and whole life improvement. PID’s work in Haiti started in 1990. PID has various programs in Haiti that include a medical clinic, small business training for Haitians, micro-finance loans so that families can afford a new home, and they have a child sponsorship program. PID provides material, financial and educational resources, which enable the poor to construct and implement their own programs for development.

Our stay in Haiti was spent in the village of Blanchard; which is situated right next to the capital city of Port-au-Prince.  The majority of our time was spent serving and building relationships with the Haitian people. During our trip our team stayed on the PID compound. Meghan and I helped serve PID by being on the construction crew. While in Haiti we painted, mixed cement and sifted sand from rock, and worked hard to complete the new administration building on PID’s compound. When this administration building is completed by the end of September PID will have more room to expand their medical clinic and be able to serve more people in the community. We worked extremely hard and accomplished so much during our time in Haiti. The highlight of being on the construction crew was that we had the opportunity to work directly alongside Haitians and we all were able to learn so much from them. 

In addition to these service projects, we were able to build relationships with the children in Blanchard. According to Meghan, “My favorite part of the trip was interacting with the children of Haiti. I had the chance to volunteer with the yoga program that PID offers for the children of Blanchard, and it was such a powerful experience to interact with the children. I learned so much from the children.” PID is a truly wonderful place that gives these children safety and real opportunities for their future through the child sponsorship program. On our breaks at the worksite the children would run over and play with us and to see the smiles on their faces as we played games with them was one of the most rewarding parts of the trip. PID has over 400 children enrolled in their sponsorship program and these donations are helping struggling families all over Haiti. If you are interested in sponsoring a child in Haiti you can visit http://www.pidonline.org for more information on how to sign up. 

Another powerful part of the trip was touring Port-au-Prince and seeing the devastation that still remains from the earthquake four years ago. There are still thousands of people living in tents. Even though there is so much despair from this tragic event, God is doing powerful things in this country. We encountered so much hope in Haiti. Haitians are some of the hardest workers and they are determined to rebuild and bring growth to this country. 

Meghan and I are so thankful to the community of Lisbon and our friends and family for financially supporting this trip. We ask that you please keep Haiti in your prayers because we saw so much hope but there is still a lot to be done in Haiti. God taught us so much through this experience. It was such a great blessing to work with a great organization like PID and this fall when I am back at school I hope to continue to volunteer with them in their local Ipswich, MA warehouse. This service learning trip was truly a life changing experience! 

Lisbon HS Parent Group Invite‏

Lisbon Hockey Fundraiser‏

Step on out this Saturday night and have some laughs and help out the MTA/Lisbon Hockey Team!

Lisbon NEW Administrators‏

Lisbon - Lisbon School Department’s Superintendent, Richard Green, welcomed new Administrators to the District for the 2014-2015 school year on Monday, August 25  during a Professional Staff Day at Lisbon Community School in Lisbon.  Pictured (r-l):  Superintendent Green; Lisbon Community School Assistant Principal, Cory Munsey; Lisbon Community School Principal, Robert Kahler; Philip W. Sugg Assistant Principal / Activities Director, Scott Barksdale; Lisbon High School Principal, Nicholas Gannon; Lisbon High School Assistant Principal / Activities Director, Eric Hall; and Assistant Superintendent, Heather Wilmot.  FMI on activities and programs in Lisbon Schools visit www.lisbonschoolsme.org or find us on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.  Photos by Monica Millhime.

REVISED Lisbon HS Pre-Season Sports‏

Lisbon - The Lisbon High School Fall Athletic programs will begin their preseason schedule on August 18th^th.  In order to participate students must have completed the Co-Curricular contract, have an up-to-date physical, proof of insurance, and have completed the Impact baseline test.  Contracts are available at the high school main office.  Please have contracts filled out and signed before August 15^th.  There will be a Parents and Coaches Meeting at Lisbon High School on August 18^th, 6:30-7:30pm for more information please contact:

Eric Hall

Assistant Principal/Activities Director

Email: ehall@lisbonschoolsme.org

Phone: 353-3030

Football:  Head Coach – Dick Mynahan

Location: practice field

-          Practice: 8/18-8/22 8am-10:15am, 4pm-6:15pm

-          Scrimmage:                 @ Oak Hill 8/25 4pm

-          Exhibition:                  @ Telstar  8/29 4pm

Boys Soccer: Head Coach – Dan Sylvester

Location: soccer fields

-          Practice:  8/18-8/19 8:00am-10:30am,  8/20 2:30-5:00pm, 8/21-8/22 8:00-10:30am

-          A. Mooney Tournament:         @ Gray-New Gloucester 8/23

-          Lisbon Round Robin:             Home 8/30

Girls Soccer: Head Coach – Jake Gentle

Location: soccer fields:  8/18-19 8:00am-9:30am, 4:00pm-6:00pm, 8/20-21 2:30-4:30pm

-          Alumni Game:                         8/22  at 6pm

-          Leavitt Tournament                8/23 depart at 7:30am

-          Home  Richmond                   8/29 Varsity 4pm/JV 5:30pm

Cross Country:  Head Coach – TBA

Location: Beaver Park

-          Practice: 8/18-8/22 8am-11am

-          Laliberte Invitational at Cony High School 8/29 4pm

Field Hockey: Head Coach – Julie Wescott

Location: field hockey field

-          Practice 8/18, 8/19  8-9:30am & 4-5:30pm, 8/20, 8/21 2:30-5:00pm,

-          Alumni game                           8/22 @6:00pm

-          @Yarmouth/NYA                  8/23

-          @Cape Elizabeth Play Day    8/25, 9am

-          Home Brunswick                    8/28, Varsity 4, JV 5:30pm

Lisbon HS Pre-Season Schedule‏

Lisbon - The Lisbon High School Fall Athletic programs will begin their preseason schedule on August 18th^th.  In order to participate students must have completed the Co-Curricular contract, have an up-to-date physical, proof of insurance, and have completed the Impact baseline test.  Contracts are available at the high school main office.  Please have contracts filled out and signed before Aug 15^th.  There will be a Parents and Coaches Meeting at Lisbon High School on Aug 18^th, 6:30-7:30pm for more information please contact:

Eric Hall

Assistant Principal/Activities Director

Email: ehall@lisbonschoolsme.org

Phone: 353-3030

Football:  Head Coach – Dick Mynahan

Location: practice field

-          Practice: 8/18-8/22 8am-10:15am, 4pm-6:15pm

-          Scrimmage:     @ Oak Hill 8/26 4pm

-          Exhibition:      @ Telstar 8/30 4pm

Boys Soccer: Head Coach – Dan Sylvester

Location: soccer fields

-          Practice:  8/18-8/19 8:00am-10:30am,  8/20 2:30-5:00pm, 8/21-8/22 8:00-10:30am

-          A. Mooney Tournament:         @ Grey-New Gloucester 8/23

-          Lisbon Round Robin:             Home 8/30

Girls Soccer: Head Coach – Jake Gentle

Location: soccer fields:  8/18-19 8:00am-9:30am, 4:00pm-6:00pm, 8/20-21 2:30-4:30pm

-          Alumni Game:             8/22  at 6pm

-          Leavitt Tournament 8/24 depart at 7:30am

Cross Country:  Head Coach – TBA

Location: Beaver Park

-          Practice: 8/18-8/22 8am-11am

-          Laliberte Invitational at Cony High School 8/29 4pm

Field Hockey: Head Coach – Julie Wescott

Location: field hockey field

-          Practice 8/18, 8/19  8-9:30am & 4-5:30pm, 8/20, 8/21 2:30-5:00pm,

-          Alumni game 8/23 @6:00pm

-          @Yarmouth/NYA  8/23

-          @Cape Elizabeth Play Day 8/25, 9am

-          Home Brunswick 8/28, Varsity 4, JV 5:30pm

Lisbon School Department Press Release‏

Lisbon - The students and staff at the Philip W. Sugg Middle School are mourning the loss of one of their students who was killed in an unfortunate ATV accident. The Lisbon Crisis Response Team (CRT) has developed an action plan to assist students, parents, staff, and community members with this tragic loss. 

Counselors from the Lisbon School Department are on-call as needed and Tri-County Mental Health Services will be available for anyone requiring support after regular school hours. Tri-County Mental Health Services can be reached at (207) 783-4680. We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation for the outpouring of support we have received.

Richard A. Green

Superintendent of Schools

Lisbon School Department

19 Gartley Street
Lisbon, ME 04250
Phone: 207 353-6711
Fax: 207 353-3032

Our sincere condolences to All involved

 

Lisbon HS Track Ground Breaking‏

LISBON HIGH SCHOOL TRACK GROUND BREAKING - HISTORIC MOMENT IN LISBON!

  Members of the Lisbon Community joined Superintendent Richard Green and members of the School Committee during an early morning Ground Breaking Ceremony at the campus located at 2 Sugg Drive In Lisbon Falls.  Pictured (l-r): Lisbon School Committee members, Marcey Croskill, George Caron, Kathi Yergin, and Traci Austin; Superintendent Richard Green; Track Coach, Dean Hall; owner of Maine Tennis and Track, John Cornish; and Lisbon High School alumni and representative from Labbe Construction, Bob Walton.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon - The morning of July 14, 2014, marked a historical moment for the citizens and school community of Lisbon, Maine.  Richard Green, the Superintendent of Schools for the school department, greeted a small group of guests for a ceremony to begin a long awaited construction project to renovate the Lisbon School Department’s track and field.  Guests who attended the ceremony included the Lisbon School Committee, school department employees, students, and members of the public.  John Cornish, the owner of Maine Tennis and Track and Bob Walton, a Lisbon High School graduate and representative from Labbe Construction were both present.

Superintendent Green acknowledged the members of the Lisbon School Committee for their role in providing the direction, guidance and support throughout the process.  He further personally thanked the citizens of Lisbon and Lisbon Falls for their support of the track renovation project.  He noted that, “What seemed like an impossible dream will start to become a reality today.”  He recognized the commitment that the citizens have made to the school department and noted that it is our goal to, “Make sure that you see a return on the investment.”

Members of the administrative team and central office support were thanked as they worked quietly behind the scenes to make sure that the track process continues to move forward.

Richard Green noted that there were many citizens in the community who were not “quiet” throughout the early stages of the track project and bond referendum.  Many people worked to make sure everyone was aware of the importance of the track project and for this he showed gratitude on behalf of the school department.  Superintendent Green acknowledged two individuals in particular who were very involved and vocal.  Dean Willey, a parent, has been actively involved over the last year and managed to fund and organize a private campaign to support this renovation project.   Secondly, Coach Dean Hall, who has called the track home for many years, was involved with the track campaign since its inception.  Many young lives have been impacted as a result of Mr. Hall’s influence and there was probably nobody more anxious than him to get this project started. Knowing how long Coach Hall waited for this day, Superintendent Green passed the ceremonial shovel to him to break ground.  The ceremonial shovel and sample of soil will be placed on display in the new Lisbon High School gymnasium that is scheduled to begin construction in the next few months. 

FMI on future developments and Lisbon school projects and other activities visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook and www.lisbonschoolsme.org.

Lisbon Track Ground Breaking Ceremony Invitation‏

I would like to personally invite each of you to our ground breaking ceremony, at the track, on Monday, July 14 @ 9AM.

Richard A. Green

Superintendent of Schools

Lisbon School Department

19 Gartley Street
Lisbon, ME 04250
Phone: 207 353-6711
Fax: 207 353-3032